The Cairo Tower, also known as the Gezira Tower, is a building located in the center of Gezira Island. The Cairo Tower is the tallest building in Egypt and all of North Africa.
Height
Its height reaches 187 meters, and it is 43 meters higher than the Great Pyramid of Giza. It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the capital and is the tallest tourist tower in the world built of concrete.
Building
The tallest tower in Egypt was built between 1965 and 1961 and became one of the main and distinctive landmarks of Cairo.
Designed by Egyptian architect Naoum Shabib, the tower is shaped like a lotus flower of Pharaonic origin to represent the glory and power of the Egyptian flag.
The summit includes a rotating lookout point and a fine restaurant that offers stunning views of Greater Cairo, from the Giza pyramids to the citadel on clear days.
Through the telescope, you will see a complete panorama of Cairo, the pyramids, the TV building, the Sphinx, the Nile, Salah El-Din Citadel, Al-Azhar, and other archaeological sites near the tower.
The magnificent Cairo Tower is one of the tallest buildings in Cairo and it is always a recommended destination for Egyptians especially on Islamic festivals, national holidays, or any official event related to the country.
What do you find inside the Cairo Tower?
Inside the tower, there are about 14 restaurants at your complete disposal of very good quality, and all the managers of the tower always provide the most convenient service for visitors.
You can not miss the typical Egyptian food in the tourist restaurant on the top of the tower and the 360-degree rotation allows you to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Egypt.
How do you get to the tower?
You can easily get to the Cairo Tower via the Egyptian metro or if you are visiting Egypt with a travel agency, you can ask them to add a guided tour of the tower to your itinerary.
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Information you should know
There are many secrets to inform you about the Cairo Tower for example:
The Cairo Tower consists of 16 floors and is based on the Aswan granite stones that the ancient Egyptians used for the first time in building temples, tombs, and other Egyptian monuments, in an image that represents a mixture of authenticity and contemporary.
About five hundred Egyptian workers participated in the construction, using the most modern techniques.
It takes about 45 seconds to reach the top floor of the tower by elevator and you can have a good look at the pyramids, the Sphinx, Al-Azhar Mosque, the Egyptian Museum, and many other interesting sites, from which you can take a 10-minute tour of Cairo from your seat without moving.
The Cairo Tower was built during the era of President Gamal Abdel Nasser for 6 million Egyptian pounds in cooperation with the United States.
At that time, the United States had given Egypt this money to influence its position in support of the Algerian cause against the French occupation.
The tower was renovated in 2006 for 15 million Egyptian pounds, and during this period a complete restoration of the tower took place.
In addition to adding new colored exterior lighting using new energy-saving lighting technology.
It is also possible to control the colors of the external lighting of the tower to provide an unusual sight so that tourists can enjoy an unforgettable tour, have breakfast or lunch, drink juices, and spend free time in the cafe or restaurants that automatically transform while eating, really is a must-try experience.
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